The Sixth Edition of Foundations of American Education emphasizes the defining topics in education today -- a diverse population, an increasingly globalized society, and the impact of standards and assessment on student learning. Explore this text to gain an understanding of how the evolution of education affects today's teaching and learning in a constantly changing world. Read, think about, and respond to current educational issues through an engaging ABC News and Video Insight feature providing video and thought-provoking questions connecting chapter content to current and controversial issues in education. In addition, a Controversial Issue feature asks you to consider your values and beliefs as you read about and reflect on controversial school issues complete with for and against statements for your consideration. Readers will find a new chapter on Assessment, an important part of the teaching and learning process, of particular interest as it highlights the major purposes and types of educational assessment and the role of assessment in standards-based education. A heavily-revised chapter on Education in a Global Context focuses on current educational trends including globalization, changing demographics, and the role of technology in this global environment.
| ISBN | 0137157266 | | Pages | 504 | | ISBN13 | 9780137157266
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Pearson Education (US) | | Weight (grammes) | 932 | | Imprint | Merrill | | Published in | Upper Saddle River | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780131716704 | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2009 | | Height (mm) | 276 | | Library of Congress | 2008045495 | | Width (mm) | 210 | | DEWEY | 370.973 | | Spine width (mm) | 20 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
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Webb Brief TOC Part 1 The Teaching Profession Chapter 1 Status of the Profession Chapter 2 Development of the Profession Part 2 Philosophy and Its Impact on the Schools Chapter 3 The Major Philosophies Chapter 4 The Impact of Educational Theories on Educational Practice Part 3 Historical Foundations of Education Chapter 5 American Education: European Heritage and Colonial Experience Chapter 6 American Education: From Revolution to the Twentieth Century Chapter 7 Modern American Education: From the Progressive Movement to the Present Part 4 Schooling in a Diverse and Multicultural Society Chapter 8 The Social and Cultural Contexts of Schooling: Their Influence and Consequence Chapter 9 Responding to Diversity Chapter 10 Students at Risk and At-Risk Behaviors Part 5 Legal and Political Control and Financial Support Chapter 11 Legal Framework for the Public Schools Chapter 12 Teachers, Students, and the Law Chapter 13 Governance and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Schools Part 6 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Effective Schools Chapter 14 Curriculum and Instruction Chapter 15 Standards and Assessment Part 7 Education in a Global Context Chapter 16 The Future of Education in a Global Society Glossary References Author Index Subject Index
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